Maintain. Prevent. Protect. Using Tangible Boost to Prolong the Benefits of Hydra-PEG

Tangible Hydra-PEG has significantly enhanced the specialty contact lens experience by improving surface wettability, reducing deposit buildup, and increasing overall comfort. However, Hydra-PEG can gradually wear down due to routine cleaning, handling, or an unstable ocular surface and tear film. Tangible Boost is a preventative maintenance dose designed to offset natural wear and tear that can lead to premature thinning of the coating.

How Tangible Boost Works

Tangible Boost is not just a conditioning agent—it is Hydra-PEG in a maintenance dose. It binds directly to the Hydra-PEG coating already on the lens, strengthening its structure and replenishing areas where the coating may have begun to thin or degrade. This process preserves the hydrophilic properties of the coating and helps to maintain a wettable lens surface critical for scleral lens success.

"Tangible Boost is most effective when used preventatively since it works by binding to, and strengthening the Hydra-PEG coating that is already on the lens."

- Karen Havenstrite, CEO and creator of Hydra-PEG

Achieving Optimal Coating Performance and Longevity

To maximize the effectiveness of the Hydra-PEG coating, Tangible Boost should be incorporated into the patient’s routine as a monthly treatment. This proactive approach helps:

• Maintain the Coating’s Integrity – By reinforcing the Hydra-PEG layer, Boost prevents premature wear and ensures the coating continues to perform as intended.

• Prevent Coating Degradation – Over time, exposure to poor tear film quality, cleaning solutions, and lens handling can cause gradual coating loss. Tangible Boost counteracts this deterioration by re-bonding Hydra-PEG polymers to the lens surface with each use.

• Protect the Patient Experience – By preserving the hydrophilic nature of the coating, Boost improves moisture retention, reduces dryness, and enhances overall lens-wearing success.
  
  

Key Recommendations for Doctors and Staff

• Start Early – Introduce Tangible Boost as a standard part of the care regimen from the first month of lens wear to proactively maintain the Hydra-PEG coating.

• Educate Patients – Emphasize that Boost will help prevent the coating from losing thickness. It’s not meant to be a rescue mission for lenses once the coating is damaged. 

• Monitor Compliance – Ensure patients understand the importance of consistent monthly use to protect their investment in Hydra-PEG-coated lenses and all the benefits it offers.

Tangible Boost functions as both protective and restoration for Hydra-PEG. Its effectiveness is maximized when used proactively rather than reactively. As with anything else, it's easier and more effective to prevent than to treat. Understanding this distinction helps patients take a proactive approach to caring for their lenses.